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A Guide To Command Words

This document defines and explains common command words used in geography questions, such as annotate, compare, contrast, define, describe, discuss, examine, evaluate, explain, justify. It provides a definition for each command word and examples of the type of answer or level of detail required. It also gives additional guidance on terms like "different groups of people" and "with reference to examples that you have studied" that often appear in questions.

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A Guide To Command Words

This document defines and explains common command words used in geography questions, such as annotate, compare, contrast, define, describe, discuss, examine, evaluate, explain, justify. It provides a definition for each command word and examples of the type of answer or level of detail required. It also gives additional guidance on terms like "different groups of people" and "with reference to examples that you have studied" that often appear in questions.

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Command Words:
Command Word
Annotate
Compare
Contrast
Define
Describe

Definition
Add brief comments, labels and notes
to a diagram, photo or map to help a
description or explanation.
Look for ways that features or places
are similar or different. E.g. A city in a
LIC/ LEDC compared to a MIC/ MEDC.
Look for the differences between
features or places. Often the question
will get you to compare or contrast.
Explain what something means.
Give details about what a map or
diagram shows. Say what you see.

Discuss
Examine
Evaluate
Explain
Justify

Different groups of people

With reference to/ refer to


examples that you have
studied...

Usually wants a long answer,


describing and giving reasons for or
explaining arguments for and against.
Investigate closely.
Pick out good and bad points. Sit on
the fence and then make an overall
judgment.
Give reasons for the appearance or
location of something.
Giver reasons for offering an opinion or
coming to a conclusion. Support this
with evidence.
There is no such thing as local people.
Name and talk about specific different
groups of people. E.g. the elderly,
students, tourists etc.
Case study question. Give specific details
about your case study.

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